Java 11 Programming for Beginners 5.3: Working with Annotations

The video tutorial covers the use of annotations in Java, focusing on their role as metadata to enhance code functionality and safety. It explains how annotations can help reduce boilerplate code, improve error detection, and facilitate code generation. The tutorial also discusses functional interfaces and Lambda expressions, providing practical examples and theoretical insights. Common Java annotations like Deprecated, Override, and Functional Interface are explored, highlighting their significance in programming. The video concludes with a brief look at future topics, such as the Date Time and Money API.

What does the @Deprecated annotation indicate?

Describe the retention policy of annotations.

What are repeatable annotations and in which version of Java were they introduced?